westerner
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who lives in or comes from the western part of a country or region: This is the general meaning, referring to someone whose origin or residence is in a western geographical area.
- Specifically, an inhabitant of the western United States: In a U.S. context, it often denotes a person from the states west of the Mississippi River.
- A person from a Western country: In a global context, it can refer to a person from Europe, North America, or other countries considered part of the Western world culturally or politically.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- As a lifelong westerner, she loved the open landscapes of Montana. (This shows the specific U.S. meaning.)
- The policy was viewed differently by easterners and westerners. (This shows the general meaning of someone from a western region.)
- From the perspective of many in Asia, a westerner might have different social customs. (This shows the global cultural meaning.)
Advanced Usage
- Capitalization: When referring specifically to a person from the Western world in a cultural sense, it is sometimes capitalized as "Westerner".
- The concept of individualism is often associated with the Westerner.
Variants and Related Words
- Western (adjective): Relating to the west or its inhabitants.
- She has a deep appreciation for Western art.
- Westernize (verb): To adopt or cause to adopt Western customs or culture.
- The city westernized rapidly in the 20th century.
Synonyms
- Occidental: A formal term for a person from the West, especially Europe or America (contrasted with Oriental).
- Frontiersman: (Specifically in U.S. historical context) A man living on the frontier of settled territory, often in the West.
Related Phrases
- Easterner: The direct antonym, meaning a person from an eastern region.
- The debate between easterners and westerners focused on water rights.
Noun
- an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.